Aquin Music Department

05/29/2026

As I sit here tonight at a wedding rehearsal, I cant help but think about how long I have been with the Aquin students. Some I have had since Kindergarten. For some I came midway through their elementary career then continued to be with them at Highland....and now play at their weddings. Others, I just met this year. One fact remains ...no matter how long our paths have crossed....they are all "my kids."

As we face our LAST day of Aquin tomorrow, I find myself thinking about all of the memories 🥹 The concerts, the field trips, the puzzles, the nursing home caroling, FHN caroling, music festivals, but most of all....our time in the music room 🎵

I had one rule in the music room....we are a FAMILY. What does that mean? We use kind words, we respect one another, we build each other up, and if there is a misunderstanding we talk it out. Over the years, this one rule stood strong and we did in fact build one big family.💙💛

To say I will miss Aquin and the students, is a HUGE understatement. Ive had my moments during this last week...I think we all have. I just keep coming back to this quote from the wise Winnie the Pooh.....

"How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard."

'Til we meet again kiddos🤗

05/20/2026

A FUN day at the theatre!!!

05/20/2026

Hello! I hope there is excitement in the air as you are preparing for tomorrows fieldtrip :-) Just wanted to share the weather forecast for where we will be traveling.....dress accordingly!!

05/05/2026

Have kids who like to sing? I have a fun opportunity for them 🎵

Join the Youth Choir Camp in June! It will be held at Highland Community College in the Ferguson Fine Arts building. We will be preparing one song to sing with the Freeport Concert Band at Krape Park on June 14th 🎙️ Please register your kiddo for some vocal fun!

There is NO cost to be a part of this experience 🤗

(You cant "click here" on this photo. Please use the link below to register)

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdYPAalSG5Y15xOZ8NhwGJfTnIyhCqwmIxfYERQRLQKdpJMYA/viewform

04/27/2026

I have had a LOT of kiddos ask for the book of our songs to take home! I wanted to share the link so you could order one! The book is 7.99

10 Dynamic Stories for Kids

04/24/2026

I am SO very proud of these kiddos 💙💛 What a fantastic, fun, Bible story filled evening 🎵 Everyone did such a great job 🤗 Congrats kids!!

03/26/2026

Spring Concert Tshirt order forms went home yesterday! Please make sure those are retuned TOMORROW (Friday 3/27)!!

03/23/2026

Aquin Spring Festival

📍Where: Aquin Auditorium
📍When: Wednesday, April 22nd
📍Time: 6pm
📍Who: Aquin K-6 students & band/orchestra students

Please come and join us for a night of fun songs and bible stories!

02/21/2026

A huge congratulations to these musicians!! They competed in IGSMA Solo & Ensemble at West Middle School in Rockford, IL this morning.

Aquin was represented well, earning 5 Division I ratings and 1 Division 2 rating 🏅

To compete in Solo & Ensemble, a student must put in a lot of individual work. These fine musicians have been working diligently on their pieces since Christmas break, with their instructors and on their own time. Their hard work paid off and we are SO very proud of them.

Congratulations! 💛💙

02/04/2026

Working on rhythms today! I love watching them help each other and someone always takes on the teacher role 💛💙

12/04/2025

Great job kiddos! Another successful Christmas program in the books 🎵

Kids, I am so proud of how we came together as a team and a family while on stage. I saw all of the help and guidance you were giving to one another (mostly bigs to littles 😉)...making sure if a candle wasnt turning on, you offered them yours....helping them know when to stand....when to sit....gentle reminders to be quiet....encouraging and uplifting each other .....that's what its all about!! We are truly one big family 💛💙

Parents, you have every reason to be proud of your children 🤗